rainy crochet vlog 🌧️ making b-day gifts for my mom & bf

TL;DR

Key insights

Crocheting a poncho for Mom

• The creator is making a poncho for her mother's birthday.
• The poncho is made with a half-double crochet v-stitch.
• The yarn used is Blue Sky Fibers organic worsted weight cotton in the color 'bone'.

Website redesign and sales

• The creator has been working on redesigning her website.
• She had a clearance sale that went better than expected.
• She is grateful for the support and sales, which help her business.

Crocheting for others

• The creator is also making a blanket for her boyfriend, Aries, for his birthday.
• She is using a different yarn for Aries' blanket, a variegated yarn with purple, green, and blue colors.
• She is also working on a new crochet project for herself, a poncho with a unique stitch pattern.

Key moments

• 00:00The video starts with a cozy, rainy afternoon vibe, setting the scene for a crochet session.
• 00:10The video is sponsored by Squarespace, highlighting its usefulness for creators and small businesses.
• 00:25The creator begins crocheting, showing her progress on a project.
• 00:43She expresses her disbelief at how much footage she has recorded, realizing she has enough for a video.
• 01:37She mentions her clearance sale on Friday, which exceeded her expectations with over 900 orders.
• 01:46She shows her computer screen, indicating she's working on her website and product listings.
• 02:13She talks about the challenges of managing her business and the need to balance different tasks.
• 02:35She reveals she's been working on her website for four years and has made significant progress.
• 03:38She mentions her website is hosted on Squarespace and provides a discount code for viewers.
• 04:36She talks about her mother's birthday on October 4th and her plan to make her a poncho.
• 05:46She stands up to show the poncho she's making, explaining its construction and the yarn used.
• 06:35She highlights the yarn she's using: Blue Sky Fibers organic worsted weight cotton in 'bone'.
• 07:15She discusses the stitch pattern and how she learned it from a tutorial.
• 08:10She explains the process of creating the poncho, including the number of stitches and rows.
• 10:48She shows the yarn for her boyfriend's blanket, Lion Brand Landscapes yarn in 'breeze'.
• 11:53She describes the pattern as a 'Bradley Afghan' from TL Yarn Crafts, a linen stitch triangle blanket.
• 13:32She talks about the yarn for the blanket, Lion Brand Landscapes yarn in 'breeze', and its softness.
• 15:05She demonstrates winding the yarn into cakes using a yarn winder.
• 16:06She comments on the difficulty of working on large projects and the need to constantly adjust her position.
• 17:40She expresses her love for the half-double crochet stitch, calling it the 'perfect stitch'.
• 19:41She shows off a new sticker she designed, featuring a gnome and a mushroom.
• 20:21She expresses her excitement about the sticker's design and its holographic glitter.
• 21:15She mentions that she's been trying to get her hair done for a while and is excited about the change.
• 21:55She shows the yarn she has left for her mother's poncho and her boyfriend's blanket.
• 22:04She is packing up the yarn and other items to take with her for her appointment.
• 22:23She talks about her hair appointment and how she's excited to get her hair done.
• 23:46The scene shifts to a hair salon, where she is getting her hair done.
• 23:50She comments on the number of people working on her hair at once.
• 24:07The video transitions to later that afternoon, showing her at her desk, working on her projects.
• 24:46She is interrupted by her cat, Sophie, who wants attention.
• 25:00She shows off a new sticker she designed, which she loves.
• 25:46She discusses her hair color and how she's excited to get it done.
• 27:51She leaves the viewers with footage of her cat, Sophie, looking cozy on the couch.